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The Naked Soldier

Jesse M. Baltazar

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Description:The Naked Soldier is the inspiring story of Jesse Mallares Baltazar, a survivor of the infamous Philippine Bataan Death March during World War II. His service to America covers three wars, four federal agencies, postings in nine countries and government travel to over 80 nations. Few choose to lead a life of service like Jesse M Baltazar. This story is an inspiration to all of us of the character, honor, and commitment required to keep our nation free. Maj. Jesse M. Baltazar, USAF (Ret.) served in three WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. For his gallantry during WWII, he was awarded the Bronze Star and belatedly, , the Purple Heart was presented to him by the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Raymond Odierno in 2015. He received awards in the other world conflicts as well.In his book, Baltazar vividly recounts his WWII experiences in the Pacific theater of operations. He was a staff sergeant in the 71st Battalion of the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) under General Douglas MacArthur. His left leg was hit by a bomb during a Japanese air raid, and he was subsequently captured. He survived the horrors of the Bataan Death March, managing to escape with the help of two villagers under cover of darkness. Later he scouted on enemy camps. In telling his own personal story, he reminds us as well of the gallantry of other Filipino and American soldiers, many of whom never returned. He honors these men and women in his book. Likewise, he salutes today's men and women who are in harm's way, engaging in far more perilous combat conditions than in the conventional wars. During the Korean War, Baltazar engaged in intelligence work. In 1948 he was commissioned as second lieutenant in the United States Air Force, the first American of Filipino ancestry to earn this distinction. He served in the U.S Air Force for twenty years, assigned primarily overseas with the Office of Special Investigations (OSI). In 1950-51, as a special agent for the U.S. Air Force OSI in Korea, his fluency in five languages proved valuable. He wrote the monthly Counter-Intelligence Report for Korea, Germany and France. He worked as a Russian interrogator in Korea and Berlin, Germany, interviewing refugees and defectors. After retiring from the military, he joined the U.S. State Department in 1966, starting in Vietnam as Deputy Provincial Advisor.The book demonstrates Baltazar's indomitable fighting spirit. Against all odds, he triumphed over the vicissitudes of not just one war, but three wars. On a personal level, he endured the death of two younger brothers who were in the resistance movement in the Philippines.Born in Manila, Philippines, Baltazar began his military career when the Japanese attacked the Philippines on December 8, 1941, hours after they bombed Pearl Harbor. He left his class that day and proceeded to enlist in the U.S. Army. He was 21. Two of his sons continued the family tradition of military service. They are U.S. Army COL Thomas Baltazar and LT Melchior of the elite U.S. Navy SEALs. Baltazar wrote this book for several reasons. One reason, however, stands out among the rest. He himself said it "The lesson of any war is The world can forgive, and should. But it should never, ever forget injustice–or history, at a terrible cost to human lives and the ideals of democracy–will repeat itself."Biography of Major Jesse M Baltazar, USAF (Ret.)Major Jesse M. Baltazar, USAF (Ret.) was born in Manila, Philippines on October 8th, 1920, and began his military career with the United States Armed Forces, Far East (USAFFE). He is a veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam; a Japanese Prisoner of War and Bataan Death March Survivor.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Naked Soldier. To get started finding The Naked Soldier, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Publisher: First Edition Design Publishing

Release: 2016

ISBN: 1506901670

Description: The Naked Soldier is the inspiring story of Jesse Mallares Baltazar, a survivor of the infamous Philippine Bataan Death March during World War II. His service to America covers three wars, four federal agencies, postings in nine countries and government travel to over 80 nations. Few choose to lead a life of service like Jesse M Baltazar. This story is an inspiration to all of us of the character, honor, and commitment required to keep our nation free. Maj. Jesse M. Baltazar, USAF (Ret.) served in three WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. For his gallantry during WWII, he was awarded the Bronze Star and belatedly, , the Purple Heart was presented to him by the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Raymond Odierno in 2015. He received awards in the other world conflicts as well.In his book, Baltazar vividly recounts his WWII experiences in the Pacific theater of operations. He was a staff sergeant in the 71st Battalion of the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) under General Douglas MacArthur. His left leg was hit by a bomb during a Japanese air raid, and he was subsequently captured. He survived the horrors of the Bataan Death March, managing to escape with the help of two villagers under cover of darkness. Later he scouted on enemy camps. In telling his own personal story, he reminds us as well of the gallantry of other Filipino and American soldiers, many of whom never returned. He honors these men and women in his book. Likewise, he salutes today's men and women who are in harm's way, engaging in far more perilous combat conditions than in the conventional wars. During the Korean War, Baltazar engaged in intelligence work. In 1948 he was commissioned as second lieutenant in the United States Air Force, the first American of Filipino ancestry to earn this distinction. He served in the U.S Air Force for twenty years, assigned primarily overseas with the Office of Special Investigations (OSI). In 1950-51, as a special agent for the U.S. Air Force OSI in Korea, his fluency in five languages proved valuable. He wrote the monthly Counter-Intelligence Report for Korea, Germany and France. He worked as a Russian interrogator in Korea and Berlin, Germany, interviewing refugees and defectors. After retiring from the military, he joined the U.S. State Department in 1966, starting in Vietnam as Deputy Provincial Advisor.The book demonstrates Baltazar's indomitable fighting spirit. Against all odds, he triumphed over the vicissitudes of not just one war, but three wars. On a personal level, he endured the death of two younger brothers who were in the resistance movement in the Philippines.Born in Manila, Philippines, Baltazar began his military career when the Japanese attacked the Philippines on December 8, 1941, hours after they bombed Pearl Harbor. He left his class that day and proceeded to enlist in the U.S. Army. He was 21. Two of his sons continued the family tradition of military service. They are U.S. Army COL Thomas Baltazar and LT Melchior of the elite U.S. Navy SEALs. Baltazar wrote this book for several reasons. One reason, however, stands out among the rest. He himself said it "The lesson of any war is The world can forgive, and should. But it should never, ever forget injustice–or history, at a terrible cost to human lives and the ideals of democracy–will repeat itself."Biography of Major Jesse M Baltazar, USAF (Ret.)Major Jesse M. Baltazar, USAF (Ret.) was born in Manila, Philippines on October 8th, 1920, and began his military career with the United States Armed Forces, Far East (USAFFE). He is a veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam; a Japanese Prisoner of War and Bataan Death March Survivor.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Naked Soldier. To get started finding The Naked Soldier, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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